Can Botox or Dysport Cause Permanent Damage?

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Ive read from other women that they have suffered permanent damage as a result of botox or dysport. Is this true? Im very concerned as after dysport I now have a lazy left eye along with a prominent tear trough, my eyes look smaller and piggy like plus my cheeks are slightly dented. It has been 3 weeks now!!

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

The results of Dysport or Botox should not be permanent.  The effects of Dysport are temporary, only lasting 3-4 months.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

No, As long as you are receiving the "real stuff" ( not bootleg products), and performed by a reputable well trained doc you shouldn't have any problem. The effects are temporary but last about 3-4 months on average. Have fun and go for it!

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

The effects of Botox and Dysport are temporary so any adverse effects are also temporary. I have been using Botox for many years and have yet to see a permanent change.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Eliza.  We have not heard of nor experienced the kind of "permanent damage" you are describing with Dysport and Botox.  What exactly did they say that was permanent?  

	As for your case, the lazy left eye is a possible side effect (ptosis) but normally is gone very quickly within 4-6 weeks.  The other concerns you point out would have to be addressed in person as they do not sound consistent with side effects from a bad Botox injection.

Robert A. Weiss, MD · Answer

We have performed over 10,000 treatments of botulinum toxin injections in our clinic. We have not yet seen any permanent or long term effects. The biochemistry data shows conclusively that the effects are temporary. When injected properly into muscles by a doctor who understands the anatomy of the facial muscles, the results are typically excellent with over 95% satisfaction.

Can Botox or Dysport Cause Permanent Damage?

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